Classical guitarist Michael Anthony Nigro will be performing his all South American program across the United States in May and June 2007. 

Nigro’s program will feature works by prominent South American composers.  The program is varied from folkloric dances and songs to sophisticated works full of colorful impressionism. 

The acclaimed guitarist has released a new recording, “Guitar Sudamericana,” which he will highlight during his performances. His debut CD, “Homage to Piazzolla,” is released on the label, Music and Arts. 

The American Record Guide writes, “Its a pleasant collection of spiky Argentine rhythms interspersed with soulful milongas. Nigro has a big sound, a smooth tone, and sure-footed interpretive instincts.

Nigro has given performances at many esteemed colleges, universities, libraries, and guitar societies.  Bates college in Lewiston Maine writes, "Nigro's sound was warm and smooth on certain sections and became more pronounced on fast sections requiring physical dexterity. These pieces from Villa-Lobos demonstrated Nigro's greatest strength: his ability to create varying tones of both warmth and brightness using the full range of the instrument."

Nigro is an active member of the guitar community; he is co-founder of the Long Beach Classical Guitar Society, independent reviewer of Soundboard Magazine, and sought after teacher and performer.

Michael is presently on the faculty at Vanguard University in Costa Mesa, California where he is the head of the guitar department.